…are partly offset by lower Argentina shipments. Rice: Total U.S. rice supplies are lowered 5.0 million hundred weight from last month due to a smaller crop and a slight reduction…
U.S., China Sign Agreement to Provide Market Access for U.S. Rice Exports
…last year. When the new rice protocol is fully implemented, the U.S. rice industry will have access to China, significantly expanding export opportunities. U.S. rice exports can begin following the…
Groundwater Planning Moves into Next Phase
…priority because of the importance of groundwater in those basins. “Up to this point, everything has been focused on local governance,” said Jack Rice, an associate counsel for the California…
Weedy Rice Concerns in California
…of the difficulty in managing it. Using herbicides to combat weedy rice isn’t a viable option as weedy rice is the same species as cultivated rice, which would result in…
American Farm Bureau Cautions on Cuba
…ranchers from competing on a level playing field and have closed off one of our nearest ag export markets. Cuba has not purchased any rice or wheat from the U.S….
Agri View: Talk Continues on Effects of the Wall
…commodities like rice, corn, soybeans, and cotton could fall dramatically. Mexico is the top market for these commodities. Vietnam could supply the Mexico’s rice needs. It could be difficult to…
House Ag Committee Underscores Importance of U.S. International Food Aid and Agricultural Development
…in the form of rice, wheat, and other U.S.-grown commodities. Unlike cash-based assistance, sending commodities overseas through international food aid programs not only benefits recipients but also contributes to jobs…
Year of Purple Foods
…try the vegan and gluten-free Exotic Black Rice tortillas from Food for Life. They have a deep, rich purple color. The purple in the tortilla comes from the high mineral…
Western View: Trump and Agriculture
…Rice Federation said: “Trump budget declares war on agriculture.” The National Cotton Council said that the president’s budget was “extremely concerning”. The American Farm Bureau Federation said “It would gut…
The California Kitchen: Cajun Mushroom Risotto Carbonara
…1 Cup Arborio Rice 1 Cup Shallots 2 T Garlic 1 Cup Baby Bella Mushrooms 3 T Blackening Cajun Spice 1 QT Beef Stock 2 Cup Heavy Cream Parmesan Cheese…
Critical Deadline in Groundwater Law Approaches
…must be submitted to the California Department of Water Resources by June 30. Jack Rice, an associate counsel for the California Farm Bureau Federation, said the two-and-a-half-year process of forming…
OTA Applauds Organic Research Investment Legislation
…without the current and future support of the OREI grant. Because of relatively small acreage of organic rice, no rice check-off funding programs support organic rice research and extension. Adequate…
USDA Approves Modifications to Margin Protection Plan of Insurance for Crops
…a harvest price option, which allows farmers to get the greater price so they can rebound faster. Margin protection insurance is privately-developed and first became available in 2016 to provide…
Global Food Prices Fall for Third Consecutive Month
…Agriculture Organization of the United Nations FAO Food Price Index falls for the third consecutive month » The FAO Food Price Index* (FFPI) averaged 168.0 points in April 2017, down…